Bastille
Bastille is a stone castle and destroyed structure in Paris that was commissioned by Charles V of France in 1370. It was part of the Wall of Charles V and is one of the 20 most looked-up sights in France on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 24 °C and lows of 14 °C. The coldest months are January and December, with daily highs of 7 °C and lows of 1 °C or 2 °C. October is the rainiest month with 67 mm of rain. April, July, and August have the fewest rainy days, with about 9 days of rain each.
The site is 1 km from Paris. Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) is 14 km away. A visit can be combined with nearby locations such as Place de la Bastille, Opéra Bastille, or Place des Vosges. Other nearby sights include Musée Carnavalet, which is 0.7 km away, and The Marais, which is 1 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 55 | 45 | 51 | 51 | 64 | 55 | 60 | 52 | 48 | 67 | 53 | 63 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
